CBI credible, independent organisation: Home Minister

Last Updated: Sunday, November 10, 2013, 20:14

Dismissing criticism of CBI, Union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde on Sunday defended the agency, saying it is a credible, independent organisation which should be respected.

Vivek Agnihotri`s next on naxal issue

Last Updated: Monday, May 28, 2012, 16:35

After `Hate Story`, director Vivek Agnihotri is looking forward to deal with the naxal issue in his upcoming film `Buddha in a Traffic Jam`.

Centre to discuss Naxal issue with CMs

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 6, 2011, 18:21

The Centre will soon hold a meeting of Chief Ministers of facing Left Wing extremism to discuss the Supreme Court judgement on disarming of "Salwa Judum" groups and see what impact it will have on the anti-Maoist operations.

Nat`l Development Council to discuss Naxal issue for 1st time

Last Updated: Friday, July 2, 2010, 21:44

The National Development Council (NDC) will take up the issue of naxalism in the country at a meeting scheduled on July 24, where a mid-term review of the XI Plan will also be approved.

Official panel members question govt approach to Naxal issue

Last Updated: Sunday, May 23, 2010, 15:23

Members of an official panel that had gone into extremism issue have said instead of it telling the ultras to abjure violence, both sides should declare a ceasefire and create an atmosphere for talks.

BJP backs Chidambaram on Naxal issue, attacks Sonia

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 18, 2010, 19:34

BJP on Tuesday accused Sonia Gandhi and other top Congress leaders of supporting a "softline" towards Naxals and warned that giving a "limited mandate" to Chidambaram.

Naxal issue: Digvijay regrets causing embarrassment to party

Last Updated: Thursday, April 29, 2010, 21:41

Congress leader Digvijay Singh today expressed regret over causing "embarrassment" to the party and the government with his newspaper article on Naxal menace in which he had criticised Chidambaram`s handling of the issue.

Digvijay to meet Sonia soon to explain position on Naxal issue

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 21, 2010, 16:15

AICC General Secretary Digvijay Singh, who had criticised the approach of Home Minister P Chidambaram in tackling the Naxal issue, is likely to explain his position to Congress President Sonia Gandhi soon.

Development is the solution to Naxal issue: Maken

Last Updated: Sunday, December 6, 2009, 19:27

Ahead of the multi-state coordinated offensive against Naxals in the country, Union minister of state for Home Affairs Ajay Maken said development is the solution to the issue.